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Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)

Manager Programs 2

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU), Oxnard, California, United States, 93033


At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

Northrop Grumman's Space sector is looking for a Manager/Director, Programs Level 2 to support the Deployables organization/business unit.

The primary objective will be the delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions. The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals.

Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities include:

Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community.

Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans.

Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations.

Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.

Measuring and reporting program performance.

Delivering presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders.

Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.

Establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and test.

Creation, review, and finalization of the program Statement of Work.

Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements.

Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines.

Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools.

Identifying, allocating, and managing program resources, including workforce planning.

Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.).

Managing suppliers to meet program objectives.

Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards.

Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities.

Development and adherence to master plans and schedules.

Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation, and realization.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 10 years, or Master's and 8 years' experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.

Ability to obtain a DoD TS/SCI clearance.

Excellent and relevant Engineering or Project Management experience may be considered in lieu of education and years' experience requirements.

Strong problem-solving and organization skills in both independent and team environments.

Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team, or cost account manager.

Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal.

Track record of maintaining excellent internal and external customer relationships.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to adjust communication to audience (from manufacturing technician up through customer and executive management).

Preferred Qualifications:

Security clearance preferred (TS / SCI) but not mandatory.

Experience in both Engineering & Project Management or IPT roles.

Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering experience.

Proposal Management and/or Business Development experience.

Experience leading small or large teams.

Salary Range:

$147,800 - $221,800

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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